Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager

CDM Smith; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative water and wastewater projects. This dynamic role offers the chance to manage diverse projects across various sectors, including high-tech and manufacturing. You will be the primary contact for project planning and design, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring engineering staff. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and professional development, and make a significant impact on sustainable water solutions nationwide. If you have a passion for project management and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing industrial water/wastewater projects.
• PMP, CCM, or DBIA certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Manager for water/wastewater projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Development

Communication Skills

Team Building

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

CDM Smith currently has a new opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with previous experience managing industrial water and / or wastewater projects to join our Industrial Business unit. In this position, you will be the main point of contact for planning and design of water, water reuse, and wastewater projects and will assist with business development activities throughout the U.S. CDM Smith’s Industrial Business unit services clients in a variety of industrial sectors including; High Tech, Data Centers, Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Mining and Manufacturing.

• This position is hybrid with a minimum of two days in the office and can be based at any of our Industrial offices in the United States. Some of those cities include Houston, Irvine, Fairfax VA, Portland, New Orleans, Raleigh, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Austin, Concord CA, Edison, Albany, Boston, and Wadsworth, OH.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

• Managing and serving as the lead Project Manager on water / wastewater projects.
• Providing technical guidance, senior leadership, and mentoring engineering staff to enhance our water / wastewater design capabilities.
• Being responsible for scope, schedule, budget development, monitoring and adherence for projects managed.
• Completing Quality Assurance / Quality Control of key deliverables and assisting on projects managed by others in the office.
• Assisting Client Service Leaders with technical marketing for clients throughout the U.S.
• Participating in professional societies relevant to the industry.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key decision makers in our clients’ organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 10 years of related experience.
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list).
• Domestic and / or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional engineering (PE) license, strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, or related degree.
• Previous experience working on and managing projects for Industrial water / water reuse / wastewater clients.
• Previous experience managing multi-discipline project teams.
• Excellent communication, networking and team building skills.
• Previous experience working directly with clients.
• Previous business development experience including preparation of proposals and scopes of work and costs estimates for industrial clients.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide.

Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with project management methodology including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices. Demonstrates excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Possesses in-depth knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities. Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients. Ability to interact with many people and process a large volume of requests as necessary. Excellent personal computer skills including strong knowledge in MS Word and Excel. Demonstrates strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Additional Compensation:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.